KJV ORIGINAL
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be careful not to do your good deeds just so people will see you and think you're amazing. If that's your only reason, don't expect any reward from your Father in heaven.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Good deeds for clout don't count with God — he sees your real motives.
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